ALBERTO PARDO MONTERO

Alberto Pardo Montero is a Researcher at the University of Santiago de Compostela, affiliated with the Department of Particle Physics within the Faculty of Physics. His primary research area is Condensed Matter Physics, with a focus on nanomaterials and their biomedical and environmental applications. He holds a PhD in Physics (2019) from the same institution, supervised by Dr. Silvia Barbosa Fernández and Dr. Pablo Taboada Antelo.

His research interests span nanoparticle synthesis, tissue engineering, drug delivery systems, and multimodal cancer therapies. He contributed to the GFCP Colloid and Polymer Physics Group and has explored applications such as pollutant removal, magnetic nanoparticle-based therapies, and bioengineered constructs for tendon regeneration. Notable projects include designing magnetic nanosystems for biomedical use and developing hybrid scaffolds for wound healing and atherosclerosis treatment.

His recent work emphasizes nanotechnology-driven solutions in healthcare and environmental remediation. Key achievements include advancements in gold nanoshells for cancer therapy, magnetic hydrogels for cell fate control, and 3D bioprinting of anisotropic tissues. His publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches combining materials science, biomedicine, and engineering to address complex challenges in healthcare and environmental sustainability.